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Kyle XY 
IntertitleGenre Science fiction
teen dramaCreated by Eric Bress
J. Mackye GruberStarring Matt Dallas
Marguerite MacIntyre
Bruce Thomas
April Matson
Jean-Luc Bilodeau
Chris Olivero
Kirsten Prout
Jaimie Alexander
Chelan Simmons
Magda ApanowiczTheme music composer Michael Suby Country of origin United States Language(s) English No. of seasons 3 No. of episodes 43 (List of episodes) Production Executive producer(s) Eric Tuchman
David Himelfarb
J. Mackye Gruber
Chris Bender
J.C. Spink
Richard Heus
Eric BressProducer(s) Julie Plec
Charlie Gogolak
Curtis KheelRunning time 44 minutes Broadcast Original channel ABC Family Original run June 26, 2006 – March 16, 2009 External links Website Kyle XY is an American television series with a science fiction premise and mystery-drama style. The central character is a teenage boy (Matt Dallas) who awakens naked in a forest outside Seattle, Washington, with no more knowledge or abilities than a newborn. He is taken in by a family and given the name Kyle. The series follows Kyle as he tries to solve the puzzles of who he is and why he has no memory before that day. Just as strange, he lacks a belly-button. Although set in present-day Seattle, the series was filmed in the Vancouver, British Columbia, area.
The show premiered June 26, 2006, on the ABC Family cable channel. Episodes were also broadcast on the ABC network the first season, but only for part of the second season, after which it could only be seen on ABC Family. After the 10-episode debut season on ABC Family during Summer 2006, news reported a total of 23 new episodes were ordered for the second season, which started on June 11, 2007, with rebroadcasts on ABC beginning on June 15, 2007.[1] The second season’s 13th episode, “Leap of Faith”, aired on Monday, September 3, 2007; the remaining 10 began airing on January 12, 2008. The German version was aired December 8, 2007.[2] The show started its second season in the UK on Monday, September 3, 2007, and on April 5, the first season was broadcast in France on M6. On October 5, 2007, TV Guide reported that ABC family had renewed Kyle XY for a third season of 10 episodes, which began airing on January 12, 2009.
On January 31, 2009, ABC Family announced that Kyle XY would not return for a fourth season.[3][4] The season finale of the show aired on Monday, March 16, 2009, at 9/8c on ABC Family, leaving several unresolved dramatic cliffhangers. Following the last episode, writer Julie Plec revealed what had been planned for further seasons.[5] She also noted that the season three DVD would contain a "mini wrap-up" feature for the series.[6] The "wrap-up" is called "Kyle XY: Future Revealed", with the writers and actors explaining their plans for future episodes and what would have ultimately happened in the series.
Contents
Cast
Main article: List of Kyle XY charactersMain cast
- Matt Dallas as Kyle Trager
- Marguerite MacIntyre as Nicole Trager
- Bruce Thomas as Stephen Trager
- April Matson as Lori Trager
- Jean-Luc Bilodeau as Josh Trager
- Chris Olivero as Declan McDonough
- Kirsten Prout as Amanda Bloom
- Jaimie Alexander as Jessi (Season 2, 3)
Recurring cast
- Nicholas Lea as Tom Foss
- Chelan Simmons as Hillary
- Teryl Rothery as Carol Bloom
- Cory Monteith as Charlie Tanner
- J. Eddie Peck as Adam Baylin
- Sarah-Jane Redmond as Rebecca Thatcher
- Andrew Jackson as Cyrus Reynolds (Season 1, 2)
- Bill Dow as Professor William Kern (Season 1, 2)
- Kurt Max Runte as Detective Jason Breen (Season 1)
- Magda Apanowicz as Andy Jensen (Season 2, 3)
- Martin Cummins as Brian Taylor (Season 2)
- Ally Sheedy as Sarah Emerson (Season 2, 3)
- Leah Cairns as Emily Hollander (Season 2)
- Conrad Coates as Julian Ballantine (Season 2)
- Josh Zuckerman as Mark (Season 2, 3)
- Jesse Hutch as Nate (Season 3)
- Hal Ozsan as Michael Cassidy (Season 3)
Kyle and the Trager family. Left to right: Stephen, Lori, Kyle, Josh and Nicole.
Ratings
Kyle XY was ABC Family channel’s highest rated original series from June 2006 to July 2008. The show lost its reign when the series premiere of The Secret Life of the American Teenager brought in 2.8 million viewers. According to the same press release, Kyle XY received a household rating of 2.1 and reached 2.6 million viewers.[7] The repeat showing of the first episode on sister broadcast network ABC had more than 5.2 million viewers.[8] Several news sources said low ratings is one of the reasons for the series' cancellation.[3][4]
The third season premiere (in a new time slot, with high-viewership lead-in The Secret Life of the American Teenager) was 1.5 million total viewers, down 33 percent from the Season 2 opener,[4][9] and most ABC Family shows significantly outperformed the show.[4] The second episode slid to 1.426 million viewers.[10]
Episode list
Main article: List of Kyle XY episodesSeason Episodes Start Date End Date Season 1 10 June 26, 2006 August 28, 2006 Season 2 23 June 11, 2007 March 17, 2008 Season 3 10 January 12, 2009 March 16, 2009 Novels
There are currently two novels based on the series, both from author S. G. Wilkins. The first, Kyle XY: Nowhere to Hide, concerns Kyle's first Halloween, while the second, Kyle XY: Under the Radar, concerns the school's presidential election, with Kyle as a candidate.
Novel # Title Pages Release Date Novel #1 Kyle XY: Nowhere to Hide 192pag. August 30, 2007 Novel #2 Kyle XY: Under the Radar 189pag. January 1, 2008 Soundtrack & music
Kyle XY: The Soundtrack 
Soundtrack album by Various artists Released May 22, 2007 Genre Alternative rock, Pop, pop rock. Label MySpace Records On May 22, 2007 a soundtrack for Kyle XY was released. It was released on the same day as the release of the first season. Track listing is as follows:
- "Hide Another Mistake" – The 88
- "Nevermind the Phonecalls" – Earlimart
- "Surround" – In-Flight Safety
- "I'll Write the Song, You Sing For Me" – Irving
- "Wonderful Day" – O.A.R.
- "Bug Bear" – Climber
- "Honestly" – Cary Brothers
- "So Many Ways" – Mates of State
- "Middle Of the Night" – Sherwood
- "Alibis" – Marianas Trench
- "It’s Only Life" – Kate Voegele
- "3 A.M." – Sean Hayes
- "Born On the Cusp" – American Analog Set
- "Will You Remember Me (Lori's Song)" – April Matson
- "Alley Cat (Demo)" – Sherwood (iTunes Bonus Track)
The music supervisor for the show is Chris Mollere. Michael Suby wrote the opening theme, and most of the score and cues. Neither the theme nor any of the score appear on the soundtrack CD.
- Music from Kyle XY
Season 1 - "Hide Another Mistake" - The 88
- "So Many Ways" - Mates of State
- "Honestly" - Cary Brothers
- "Bug Bear" - Climber
- "Wonderful Day" - O.A.R.
- "I'll Write the Song, You Sing For Me" - Irving
- "Surround" - In-Flight Safety
- "Nevermind the Phonecalls" - Earlimart
- "Welcome to the Family" - Michael Suby (Main Theme)
Season 2 - "Will You Remember Me (Lori's Song)" - April Matson
- "Born on the Cusp" - American Analog Set
- "3 A.M." - Sean Hayes
- "It's Only Life" - Kate Voegele
- "Alibi" - Mariana's Trench
- "Middle of the Night" - Sherwood
- "She Could Be You" - Shawn Hlookoff
- "Alley Cat (Demo)" – Sherwood
- "Frozen" - The Good Luck Joes
Season 3 Episode 3.01 It Happened One Night[11]
- "Burn the Good Ones Down" - Red Letter Agent
- "Hide Your Love Away" - Red Letter Agent
- "Lighting Candles" - The Weepies
- "Queensploitation" - Devin Lima
- "Sunshine and Cinammon" - Kid Lightning
- "Radio Christiane" - The Virgins
- "Thinking It Over" - Freddy Litwiniuk
- "Rich Girls" - The Virgins
- "Home" - Thirteen Senses
Episode 3.02 Psychic Friend[12]
- "Story" - Willoughby
- "Anne" - Santogold
- "Birds Collide" - Trances Arc
- "Show Me What I'm Looking For" - Carolina Liar
- "Killin' Me" - Faber Drive
- "Summer Fades To Fall" - Faber Drive
- "Fresh Pair Of Eyes" - Brooke Waggoner
- "Out of the Shadows" - Matthew Perryman Jones
Episode 3.03 Electric Kiss[13]
- "Fine is Fine" - Peasant
- "I Should Be Lost Without You" - David Condos
- "Keep It a Secret" - Malbec
- "Those Days" - Peasant
- "Still Lost" - Tom McRae
Episode 3.04 In the Company of Men
- "Wish I Could Forget" - The Weepies
- "Breaking Out The Windows- Matthew Perryman Jones
Episode 3.05 Life Support
- "Anywhere But Here" - Safetysuit
- "A Bad Dream" - Keane
Episode 3.07 Chemistry 101
- "Best Defense" - 16 Frames
Episode 3.08 Tell Tale Heart
- "Reasons To Love You" - Meiko
- "Sweet And Low" - Augustana
- "Let's Not Pretend" - 16 Frames
DVD releases
Season Number of Episodes Special Features Region Release Date 1 10 Alternate pilot episode, Extended season finale, “Kyle Declassified” featurette, Commentary tracks on “Pilot” and “Diving In” 1 May 22, 2007 2 August 4, 2008 3 December 3, 2008 4 December 3, 2008 Declassified
2 23 Alternate ending for "Leap of Faith", 27 deleted scenes, "Living with the X's" featurette, "Facing the Future" sneak peek at Season 2.5, Commentary tracks with the cast and crew 1 December 30, 2008 2 August 13, 2009 4 March 11, 2009 - Revelations (Season 2 - Episodes 01-13)
November 22, 2009 - Full Disclosure (Season 2 - Episodes 14-23) Released as Season 3
3 10 "Kyle XY: Future Revealed" featurette - A look at what would have happened in Season 4, Deleted Scenes, Audio Commentaries 1 December 22, 2009 2 TBA 4 TBA International syndications
Alternate reality game
Kyle XY as a series also features an alternate reality game where the players are “invited” to help solve the mystery of who Kyle really is. The Mada Corporation website[15] is the games rabbit hole — the introduction to the game universe. By clicking on “Our Jobs” in the menu, the gamer is taken to an anti-Madacorp Blog, where clues are left for revealing the truth about Kyle. It has been removed since the premiere of Season 2 and the Mada Corporation Website has been completely re-done to act as a real working website. The game also makes use of the website for a group called “The Latnok Society” and a brand new clue tracker room, which is more interactive than the previous one. Brandon Turpin
See also
References
- ^ "Extended second season for 'Kyle XY'". Digital Spy. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a46345/extended-second-season-for-kyle-xy.html. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ^ Shows A-Z - kyle xy on abc family | TheFutonCritic.com
- ^ a b Ausiello, Michael. "ABC Family Pledges More 'Greek,' 'Lincoln Heights,' Cancels 'Kyle XY'." January 31, 2009.
- ^ a b c d "Kyle XY: ABC Family TV Show Cancelled, No Season Four." TV Series Finale.com January 31, 2009.
- ^ "Writer/co-producer Julie Plec answers questions about the 'Kyle XY' finale". ABC Family. 2009-03-07. http://community.abcfamily.go.com/blogs/kyle-xy/writerco-producer-julie-plec-answers-questions-about-kyle-xy-finale. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ^ "Kyle XY will “mini” wrap-up on season three DVD". CliqueClack TV. 2009-09-11. http://www.cliqueclack.com/tv/2009/09/11/kyle-xy-will-mini-wrap-up-on-season-three-dvd/. Retrieved 2009-09-11.
- ^ "Millions of viewers tune-in to discover who is 'Kyle XY'" (PDF). ABC FamilyNet. 2006-06-27. http://www.abcfamilynet.com/docs/2006/06/ABCfamilyratings062706.pdf. Retrieved 2006-07-02.[dead link]
- ^ Becker, Anne (2006-07-03). "Kyle XY Scores High in Double Play". Broadcasting & Cable. http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6349334.html. Retrieved 2006-07-11.
- ^ Hibberd, James. "'Kyle XY' Debut Disappoints; 'Real Chance' Soars." The Live Feed. January 13, 2009.
- ^ Seidman, Robert. "Obama Inauguration, WWE RAW and Burn Notice Lead Weekly Cable Viewing." TVByTheNumbers.com January 27, 2009.
- ^ "'Kyle XY' Music Guide to 'It Happened One Night'". ABC Family. http://community.abcfamily.go.com/blogs/kyle-xy/kyle-xy-music-guide-it-happened-one-night. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ^ "'Kyle XY' Music Guide to 'Psychic Friend'". ABC Family. http://community.abcfamily.go.com/blogs/music/kyle-xy-music-guide-psychic-friend. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
- ^ "'Kyle XY' Music Guide to 'Electric Kiss'". ABC Family. http://community.abcfamily.go.com/blogs/music/kyle-xy-music-guide-electric-kiss. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
- ^ "RCRD Schedule on the MBC Action Website". 3 October 2011. http://www.mbc.net/portal/site/mbc-en/menuitem.6a2c0f178707e7c8b8722f14480210a0/?vgnextoid=31deb3b9e34f2110VgnVCM1000008420010aRCRD&sday=5&stime=1293656400000&mbctimezone=f18934c837cc1110VgnVCM1000008420010a.
- ^ Mada Corporation website (fictional)
External links
- Official site
- Kyle XY at the Internet Movie Database
- Kyle XY om tv.com
- Kyle XY on TV Squad
- Comprehensive list of Kyle XY music
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